RADICALLY Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

radically

adverb

Definition of radically

as in completely

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Recent Examples of radically This would radically alter the balance of power between Washington and Silicon Valley. — Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026 Formed by conservative legal theorists in the 1980s to help President Ronald Reagan roll back liberal policies, the unitary executive theory promises to radically expand presidential power. — Graham G. Dodds, The Conversation, 30 June 2026 Our relationship to the past has radically changed. — Merve Emre, New Yorker, 28 June 2026 The triumph — which frustrated a British attempt to split the American colonies in half by marching down the Hudson Valley to New York City — radically shifted momentum in the Revolutionary War and encouraged France to enter the conflict as an American ally. — Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for radically

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Communists want to end capitalism and replace it with a system where almost all private property is outlawed and the economy is completely run by the state.

— Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 10 July 2026
The north offers something completely different to the south.

— Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Definition of completely

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When new employee Theint (Nandar Myint Lwin) tells a white lie to cover for her after an unauthorized bathroom break, San Kyi’s face turns positively radiant with gratitude, while Teint merely winks in response.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 July 2026
Despite this, the ability to earn some premium items for free via in-game finds is viewed positively, making the overall change a beneficial improvement.

— Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of positively

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And Harleys has entirely redesigned the rear -suspension and increased its travel 117 per cent to five inches (13 cm).

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
The possibility of disruptions to oil flows via the Strait of Hormuz, however, might not entirely be discounted, which could complicate energy supply calculus.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Definition of entirely

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Morgenthaler’s version—amaretto and lemon, punched up with a pour of high-proof bourbon, and smoothed out with an egg white—utterly transforms the drink.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
Was that the most incredible goal, in its quality and significance, of an utterly incredible World Cup?

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of utterly

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Bond has always been an intriguing vessel; by design, the spy is detached and isolated, a character who can disappear into the shadows and emerge totally fixated on a new mission with his past loves and losses brushed off with ease.

— Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
There’s something powerful about pairing a hundred-year-old heritage object with something that feels totally of-the-moment.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Definition of totally

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The very next day, Bahrain accused Iran of firing a drone that damaged a desalination plant—a facility absolutely critical to the tiny Gulf state for converting seawater into drinking water.

— Sarah Yerkes, Time, 10 July 2026
But insufficient compensation, unclear incentives or weak financial security can absolutely undermine motivation.

— Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of absolutely

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Meanwhile, Israeli attacks, though lessened, have not fully abated, with near-daily strikes killing at least 1,072 people since the ceasefire took effect.

— Bilal Shbeir, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Looking ahead, 74 percent of retail executives expect to deploy AI at scale within the next 12 months, which places the sector among the fastest across all industries to fully adopt the technology.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

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